Going to check out a '93 tomorrow

[chesapeake724]

" '93 V-21 steplift, 200hp Yamaha, trailer, superclean" $9800.00

I ran it against NADA, not knowing about the electronics or other options, and it's average for retail, maybe a little on the high side. I know it's not a lot of notice, but lemme' know what you think, good AND bad. I'm thinkin' an 11 year old Yammy is due for a rebuild if it hasn't been already. NADA doesn't really account for that.

Does a 'superclean' mean the engine was taken care of, too? I'd like to think so, but wouldn't assume anything. In the upper Chesapeake, you can't really keep a boat clean that's slipped because the hull will stain, so it's likely this puppy was trailered. With any luck, there's no bottom paint.

I know, 'get it surveyed', but in my price range, it's borderline whether a survey tells much more than you can see. Little boats are usually pretty accessible to find trouble spots and there isn't much you can't whack with a rubber mallet or grab a hold of and yank on to check for integrity. Anyway, this is a spontaneous trip to check it out, so I thought I'd see if anybody'd part with some fast wisdom.

Regardless of how it turns out, can't wait to join you as an owner. ;)

[chumbucket]

Sounds like you've got the general knowledge to look at it with. Like you said, don't assume anything. The motor may not require a rebuild. A well cared for outboard can go many years without needing a rebuild. Just check it carefully. On the plus side; the motor is new enough to have the stainless steel shift rod which replaces the notorious plain steel rust through problem of the earlier generation motors. ;) That's a good thing.
Hope all goes well and you're able to finally get the boat you've been searching for so long.

[reelapeelin]

Compression check on the motor ;)...

[macojoe]

My Yamaha is 15 years old and still going fine!

Good luck!

[labii]

I paid about the same for my 1994 , three years ago . And if I were going to sell it I would not take less than that today . It too was very clean and very low hours . My motor has never missed a beat . ( YET ) Mine did come with a trailer and had been kept out of the water.

[chesapeake724]

Thanks, guys.

Well, it's in great shape. I love it. (I didn't tell the salesman that, of course.) I came close to making an offer, but held back. I'm torn between being the responsible father/provider that should get some out of some lingering debt and make improvements to the house, and the other part of fisherman/boater that says, live for today, that's what financing is for. There's an '83 that I'm keeping tabs on for $5500. There is easily way more than $4300 worth of repairs and renovation to match the condition of this one I looked at today. This boat doesn't need anything, was obviously well cared for, and I like the differences between the V21 and the V20. I forgot to ask about the compression, but that can be a condition of the sale.

I want to pull the trigger, but I have to think about my family, too. So, I'm sure you guys have been there before when it comes to these expensive toys: did you listen to your heart or did you listen to the Admiral?hh

[Airslot]

I'm a very bad example for that last question. We were looking at a new boat and had decided on a Sea Hunt 202 cc w/ a 140 Johnny 4stoke. I was losing sleep at night thinking about the 12 year note. 2 days later when my wife came home our V-20 was in the driveway, paid in full. She quickly came to love the boat, which is the one I wanted in the first place.

Airslot

I fell in to a 74 "garage kept" v-20 with a '85 Johnson this time last year It's never missed a beat.. your's sounds like a real fair price..

I went with my heart and you should too!...don't look back..except at the awesome wake!

Where on the Chesapeake are you..I'm at Thomas Point

[macojoe]

Family or boat?? family or boat?? family or boat?? Boat or family?? boat or family?? Boat or ?? Boat or?? what family!
I always will have my boat!! I started with a canoe when my son was 3 years old then went to a 12 tin when my daughter was 2 years old Then went with a 17 footer when my son was 7 years old Then went with the V20 when my son was 12 and the Daughter was 9.

I still have my v20 and they are 18 and 15 years old today and even though it was tough to get what I wanted at times I always keep it running with some wire and tape at times!!

Get the boat!!

[reelapeelin]

What my family gets outta having a boat around...PRICELESS ;D...My girls swim, ski, snorkle, tube and spend endless days on the water...don't wait, do it...you don't have to take them everytime you go, but include them when you can...they'll thank you all their lives :D...